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Add 60/48 and 14/49

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 14/49

60/48 + 14/49 is 43/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    60/48 = 60 × 49/48 × 49 = 2940/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    14/49 = 14 × 48/49 × 48 = 672/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2352 + 672/2352 = 2940 + 672/2352 = 3612/2352
  5. 3612/2352 simplified gives 43/28
  6. So, 60/48 + 14/49 = 43/28
    In mixed form: 115/28

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